Suffolk Thunderstorm 20-7-16

[Sprites]

Went on a small stormchase on 20th July, as some forecasts had been showing a chance of severe thunderstorms in East Anglia during the evening. 
After noting rapid growth of cbs to my west about 5.15PM, I headed out to Great Livermere which is my fav place to watch the skies during thundery weather.

As i arrived the storm to my NW was rumbling constantly with mostly C-C lightning


storm was heading SE towards me


The anvil shield over to the east


Storm moving closer with most of the hail to my north , i did get a few doinks on the car roof from 12mm hail, and gusty winds around 40mph.
 

I drove through a couple of villages and found some flooding and some greenery from hedges and trees by the road due to a combination of hail and wind
near Elmswell i saw what looked like a funnel cloud



Further east at Mendlesham another possible funnel cloud was seen, and some foliage blown onto the road 




The storm was now over the Suffolk coast and still going strong,certainly moving too fast to catch. 
 


One of the best storms for a few years around here,although i wish i had not tried to chase it and took more video instead.... 

timelapse here 

 

 

 

Edited August 6, 2016 by Sprites
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